Highlands Travel Guide
Wilmington
Popular places to visit
Delaware Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Delaware Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Brandywine Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brandywine Creek during your travels in Highlands.
Wilmington Riverwalk
After visiting Wilmington Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
You can study the exhibits at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Grand Opera House, a popular theatre in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hagley Museum and Library
You can study the exhibits at Hagley Museum and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Highlands
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Our room was spacious, spotless, comfortable and quiet. We truly enjoyed our stay at Sonesta. We plan to make it our favorite place to stay, for our next visit to Philly. The staff is excellent, friendly and accommodating. Considering all the hotels where we’ve stayed Sonesta has become our favorite. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
this is a nice property. Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Great hotel, very helpful staff, 24 hour shuttle. Several bars and restaurants within walking distance that are 4+ star local spots. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
breakfast was horrible parking was ok
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
I've stayed with this chain before but I've stayed at this location twice now. I love the ambiance this chain provides and this location did not disappoint at all. From the complimentary nightly happy hour to the amazing breakfast buffet include fresh to order omelets and waffles. It's a little pricey ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
Dirty, terrible smell all areas. Hallway wirh vomit or food all over the floor. The door in our room was damage didn't close properly, sheets looked stained (not sure if they change them), the bathtub not clean. We didn't feel safe. Parking lot was full, when we came just one spot was available. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Forty Acres
While Forty Acres may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Zoo.
Trolley Square
Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Brandywine Zoo and Delaware Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Little Italy
Though Little Italy may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Creek.
The Flats
The Flats might not have many top sights, but Delaware Art Museum and Daniel S. Frawley Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cool Spring
While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
Hilltop
While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.
